201 Schaumburg Court · Opened in 1986
2026–27 Season of Arts and Entertainment
The intimate 425 seat theatre has exceptional sightlines and outstanding acoustics. With the furthest seat only 14 rows from the stage, the Al Larson Cultural Center is an ideal venue to see a concert, play or musical.
Your monthly weeknight escape is back
The Iconic Johnny Cash Concert Reimagined
The World's #1 Dolly Parton Tribute
A Halloween Concert from S.Y.Oh!
Chicago’s Official Magic Man
The iconic Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack performed live
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble’s 31st annual production
Zachary Stevenson and The Lovettes return with their rockin' holiday show!
Schaumburg Youth Orchestra with the Schaumburg Choral Program
A Taylor Experience for all ages
Amazing feats from the returning favorites
The Grammy-nominated bassist rocks the stage
Local senior citizens shine in this annual variety show
The 20th annual student film festival
The 20th annual student film festival
Our Broadway Spotlight Series returns
Space Between the Notes concert honors Zakir Hussain
Also coming up
- Oct. 10 Folsom Prison Experience
- Oct. 24 The Dolly Show
- Oct. 25 The Phantom of the Orchestra
- Nov. 7 Dennis Watkins
- Nov. 21 Chris White Trio
- Dec. 3 The Nutcracker
- Dec. 18 A Holly Jolly Christmas
- Dec. 19 Presto! Holiday Concert
- Feb. 6 Are You Ready For It?
- Feb. 27 The Peking Acrobats
- April 3 Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker
- April 4 Senior Follies
- April 9 Screen Test Student Fest
- April 17 Judy Kuhn
- April 24 Niladri Kumaar
The playbill
The season, month by month
Tickets for every show are sold through OvationTix. The box office answers at 847-895-3600, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October
Oct. 8 Thu
Thursday Night Laughs
Your monthly weeknight escape is back
Oct. 10 Sat
Folsom Prison Experience
The Iconic Johnny Cash Concert Reimagined
Oct. 24 Sat
The Dolly Show
The World's #1 Dolly Parton Tribute
Oct. 25 Sun
The Phantom of the Orchestra
A Halloween Concert from S.Y.Oh!
November
Nov. 7 Sat
Dennis Watkins
Chicago’s Official Magic Man
Nov. 21 Sat
Chris White Trio
The iconic Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack performed live
December
Dec. 3–13 Run
The Nutcracker
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble’s 31st annual production
Dec. 18 Fri
A Holly Jolly Christmas
Zachary Stevenson and The Lovettes return with their rockin' holiday show!
Dec. 19 Sat
Presto! Holiday Concert
Schaumburg Youth Orchestra with the Schaumburg Choral Program
February
Feb. 6 Sat
Are You Ready For It?
A Taylor Experience for all ages
Feb. 27 Sat
The Peking Acrobats
Amazing feats from the returning favorites
April
April 3 Sat
Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker
The Grammy-nominated bassist rocks the stage
April 4 Sun
Senior Follies
Local senior citizens shine in this annual variety show
April 9–10 Run
Screen Test Student Fest
The 20th annual student film festival
April 17 Sat
Judy Kuhn
Our Broadway Spotlight Series returns
April 24 Sat
Niladri Kumaar
Space Between the Notes concert honors Zakir Hussain
Young Artists
On the same stage as the season
The Village's youth ensembles are part of the Larson's own season: The Phantom of the Orchestra in October, The Nutcracker and the Presto! Holiday Concert in December, and Screen Test Student Fest in April.
- Schaumburg Youth OrchestraFounded by the Village of Schaumburg in 1989
- Schaumburg Choral ProgramPrelude, Cantabile, Vocalis and the Schaumburg Choral Artists
- Schaumburg Dance EnsembleThe Nutcracker, in its 31st annual production, Dec. 3–13
- Summer TheatreFull-scale musicals featuring the talents of high school and college students from the northwest suburbs
- Summer campsJazz Orchestra Intensive, Schaumburg Sings and the Nutcracker Warm-up Camp
- Screen Test Student FestFeaturing the best student films from around the world
Rent the ALCC
A room for 10 people, or for 425
Events can be scheduled in the Maggie Atcher Theatre, Lecture Hall, Conference Room, or Gallery with space accommodating from 10 to 425 people.
- Seats
- 425
- Rows to the furthest seat
- 14
- Proscenium
- 35 feet
- Stage depth
- 28 feet
Gallery and festivals
Art all year, indoors and out
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Herb Aigner Gallery
The Herb Aigner Gallery features the work of local, regional and international artists.
Exhibits change monthly · Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Prairie Arts Festival
Memorial Day Weekend brings the annual Prairie Arts Festival, with more than 100 fine artists exhibiting and selling their work.
38th annual · Memorial Day weekend
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Prairie Plein Air
The Prairie Plein Air event features dozens of regional painters showing their interpretations of Schaumburg landmarks.
Applications open February 2027
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Summer Breeze
The popular (and FREE!) Summer Breeze Concert Series brings family entertainment to the outdoor stage on the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Campus on select Saturdays in July and August
Free · Select Saturdays in July and August
Al Larson Cultural Center Foundation
Ticket sales cover about half
The Foundation supports the Season of Entertainment at the Al Larson Cultural Center. Ticket sales only cover about half of the cost of bringing fine entertainment to the Center each season.
“If I had to list one thing that binds together the fabric of society, it would be art.”
Plan your visit
201 Schaumburg Court
The Al Larson Cultural Center is located at 201 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg IL and is part of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center Campus. Ample, free parking is available directly adjacent to the Schaumburg Ct.
- Box office
- Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Building
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Phone
- 847-895-3600
- Accessible seating
- Marked on the seating chart; say so when you order or call the box office
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